Head Gardener

Summerset Group Holdings Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Paid Birthday leave

Discounts at suppliers

Job summary

Summerset Group Holdings Limited in Hamilton is seeking a Head Gardener to lead the care of our village grounds. You will prune, bed and plant seasonally, maintain lawns and hedges, and create inviting outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.

This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, and requires a passion for gardening, a National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4 or above, and a current Growsafe (standard) certificate.

Qualifications

• A relevant National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4 or above and current Growsafe (standard) certificate.
• Passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and pride in care of gardens.
• Team player who can also work independently, well-organised and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the grounds of Hamilton Village, including caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting.
• Mow lawns, undertake landscaping and hedge maintenance to create attractive outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.
• Work as part of a team and independently to ensure gardens look their best throughout the seasons.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Hedge maintenance

Time management

Education

National Certificate in Horticulture (Amenity) Level 4

Job description

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Gardener to join our team. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our Hamilton Village, from caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting, through to lawn mowing, landscaping and hedge maintenance. You'll take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

You'll have a passion for gardening and grounds maintenance, an eye for detail, and take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor areas looking their best throughout the seasons.

This is a permanent full-time role, and working Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Qualifications

You’ll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening along with proven experience to our team, and a relevant National certificate in horticulture (amenity) Level 4 or above and current Growsafe (standard) certificate. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have a warm, friendly personality always happy to chat with our residents.

You’ll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively. Being well‑organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands‑on role.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance (up to 75% off doctors, dentists, physio's etc)
• Paid Birthday leave
• Discounts at a range of suppliers

Next Steps:Applications for this role will close on Monday 23 November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.